School cell phone ban takes effect. Published: Jun. 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM CDT. A new law is set to take effect in Tennessee, tackling an obstacle surrounding cell phones in ...

The ban takes cell phone usage off the board for the school day, except for a few situations. A new law is set to take effect in Tennessee, tackling an obstacle surrounding cell phones in schools.

In addition to the ban on student phone use — which is part of a legislative trend that is sweeping states across the country — Kentucky also ushered in limits on teacher-student communications.

The regular session also saw laws passed on everything from cell phone bans in classrooms to added penalties for school threats. Here's a look at what takes effect in the weeks to come, along with ...

The LAUSD Board voted in June 2024 to expand the district’s existing phone ban to include lunch and passing periods (“bell to bell”). The policy also applies to smartwatches and earbuds.

On February 18th, 2025, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest public school district in the country, implemented an all-day cell phone ban for its students.